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... Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge 2-6 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 2-7 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network 3-1 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender 3-2 Default Factory Settings 3-2 First, Set Up the Powerline Network 3-3 Now, Add the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network 3-5 Plug and Play Installation 3-6 Custom WGX102 Setup 3-7 Test Your...
... Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge 2-6 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 2-7 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network 3-1 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender 3-2 Default Factory Settings 3-2 First, Set Up the Powerline Network 3-3 Now, Add the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network 3-5 Plug and Play Installation 3-6 Custom WGX102 Setup 3-7 Test Your...
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...Powerline Network Configuration and Security Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works 4-1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password 4-2 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... 6-10 Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1...
...Powerline Network Configuration and Security Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works 4-1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password 4-2 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... 6-10 Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1...
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...publication. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the ...without any additional wiring. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to PCs in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of the network. ...
...publication. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the ...without any additional wiring. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to PCs in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of the network. ...
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... self test. Blink Power on the Powerline network. There is a problem with an attached device. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Familiarize yourself with important information. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and...
... self test. Blink Power on the Powerline network. There is a problem with an attached device. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Familiarize yourself with important information. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and...
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... 2-1. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to the XE102. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is not supplied to a powered on device such... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge he front panel of the XE102 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the front panel. Blink Power on the Powerline network. On The HomePlug port has detected...
... 2-1. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to the XE102. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is not supplied to a powered on device such... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge he front panel of the XE102 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the front panel. Blink Power on the Powerline network. On The HomePlug port has detected...
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... connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your electrical power wires. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your wireless range extender. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits...
... connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your electrical power wires. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your wireless range extender. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits...
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...wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to customize any of the unit. Check that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range... network is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have the Network Name (SSID) and any security settings that you first ...
...wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to customize any of the unit. Check that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range... network is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have the Network Name (SSID) and any security settings that you first ...
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... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set Up the Powerline Network Internet Access Powerline Network (always encrypted) Wireless Router XE102 Ethernet Network WGX102 Figure 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or...
... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set Up the Powerline Network Internet Access Powerline Network (always encrypted) Wireless Router XE102 Ethernet Network WGX102 Figure 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or...
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... page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should turn solid green. Figure 3-6: Powerline and wireless network interconnections There are two scenarios for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Plug the WGX102 into an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that the router is connected to the modem, and the modem is powered...
... page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should turn solid green. Figure 3-6: Powerline and wireless network interconnections There are two scenarios for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Plug the WGX102 into an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that the router is connected to the modem, and the modem is powered...
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... If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Refer to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. If...
... If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Refer to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. If...
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Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to the instructions in your existing network. Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to your existing wireless network and ... installed. Now, take this computer with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. Reconfigure this computer to either, be configured with...
Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to the instructions in your existing network. Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to your existing wireless network and ... installed. Now, take this computer with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. Reconfigure this computer to either, be configured with...
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... Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family dwelling unit. However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include...
... Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family dwelling unit. However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include...
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...on the same network, every device in a home and two have the password upstairs, and two have the password downstairs, the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one another but will not communicate with the "downstairs" devices and the "downstairs" devices will not be able to ...10042-02 v1.1 Note: Once you to protect your network may become disabled until all powerline devices on the network at the same time. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to change...
...on the same network, every device in a home and two have the password upstairs, and two have the password downstairs, the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one another but will not communicate with the "downstairs" devices and the "downstairs" devices will not be able to ...10042-02 v1.1 Note: Once you to protect your network may become disabled until all powerline devices on the network at the same time. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to change...
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... on your reference. Enter a suitable name for your powerline network. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to...Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click Add. 3. For example, a location identifier can also assign this number down. This name is then assigned to the list. Example: Device Location: Upstairs Bedroom PWD: MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB c. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
... on your reference. Enter a suitable name for your powerline network. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to...Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click Add. 3. For example, a location identifier can also assign this number down. This name is then assigned to the list. Example: Device Location: Upstairs Bedroom PWD: MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB c. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4-4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with its default user name of admin and default password...
... and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with its default user name of admin and default password...
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...wireless port of the WGX102. The default is NETGEAR. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the local port of the WGX102. The IP address used by the LAN port of the WGX102. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the wireless range extender... geographic region where the wireless range extender is broadcasting its name. Identifies the wireless channel being used by the local port of the world. Reference Manual for the powerline attached devices. The wireless range extender's firmware version. These parameters apply to the local powerline port of the WGX102....
...wireless port of the WGX102. The default is NETGEAR. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the local port of the WGX102. The IP address used by the LAN port of the WGX102. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the wireless range extender... geographic region where the wireless range extender is broadcasting its name. Identifies the wireless channel being used by the local port of the world. Reference Manual for the powerline attached devices. The wireless range extender's firmware version. These parameters apply to the local powerline port of the WGX102....
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Reference Manual for the LAN (local powerline) and WLAN (wireless) ports. The number of the port. Enter a time and click the button to display access point usage statistics, as shown below : Table 6-3: Access Point Statistics ...Items Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The statistics for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the Show Statistics button to set the polling frequency. Click the Stop button to freeze the display. Specifies the intervals at which the...
Reference Manual for the LAN (local powerline) and WLAN (wireless) ports. The number of the port. Enter a time and click the button to display access point usage statistics, as shown below : Table 6-3: Access Point Statistics ...Items Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The statistics for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the Show Statistics button to set the polling frequency. Click the Stop button to freeze the display. Specifies the intervals at which the...
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... mode - If set to use a fixed IP address on the WAN. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the wireless port of the WGX102. Indicates whether the WGX102 is NETGEAR. The IP Subnet Mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102....54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The wireless range extender firmware version. The IP address used by the local port of the WGX102. The channel the wireless port is shown, the wireless range extender cannot connect to the local powerline port of the WGX102...
... mode - If set to use a fixed IP address on the WAN. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the wireless port of the WGX102. Indicates whether the WGX102 is NETGEAR. The IP Subnet Mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102....54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The wireless range extender firmware version. The IP address used by the local port of the WGX102. The channel the wireless port is shown, the wireless range extender cannot connect to the local powerline port of the WGX102...
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... to view the table, shown below. From the main menu of the values shown here. To force the wireless range extender to look for each device attached to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 The second table shows the MAC (Media Access Control) Address...
... to view the table, shown below. From the main menu of the values shown here. To force the wireless range extender to look for each device attached to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 The second table shows the MAC (Media Access Control) Address...